Backyard Almanac: Recent Episodes

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Phenology with Northern Minnesota naturalist Larry Weber every Friday morning at 8:20 on Northland Morning on The North 103.3 in Duluth, MN. Have a question for Larry Weber? Email us and you might hear his answer on the show!

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Larry Weber talks about the middling temps and the gray skies that November has brought so far

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Larry Talks about all the intriguing sights in what is often considered a dreary and dull month

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Larry Weber talks about the many animals getting ready for the cold days ahead

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Larry Weber talks about all the sights in nature as the season turns from Fall to Winter

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Larry Weber talks about the beauty of the season, even if the temps are higher than usual and the precipitation is far below average

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Judy Gibbs steps in for Larry Weber for a chat about migration

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Signs of summer are still fading as we turn the calendar to the first full month of autumn

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Larry Weber recaps a record-setting September and highlights the sights and sounds of a stilted autumn

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Larry Weber talks about a summer that is ending, even if the heat of the season remains

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Larry Weber talks about the outdoor sights as September starts

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Larry Weber recounts the rewarding early-morning walks to see the dew-covered spider webs, as well as the other natural sights and sounds that September brings

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The conclusion of Awesome August brings a lot of excitement to those venturing outdoors

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Larry Weber is super excited about spider webs, mushrooms, and so much more as Awesome August continues

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Larry Weber talks about early migrants and the first signs of fall

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Larry Weber talks about the variety of late-summer plants bursting onto the scene - and the signs of the coming autumn

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Larry Weber looks back on a hot and dry July while looking forward to August and its 'Awesome' possibilities

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Larry Weber talks about the waning days of July

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Larry talks about all the outdoor happenings as July starts its back half

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Larry Weber reflects on a week much hotter than what we're currently experiencing in the Northland

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Larry Weber rings in the summer with a recap of the flora and fauna in the Northland

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Larry Weber remains enamored with the rain and subsequent growth in the Northland

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Larry Weber hit the road to take in the sounds of the cicada

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On the brink of turning the calendar, Larry Weber talks about the greening month of May and the growing month of June

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Larry Weber talks about the migration, the blooms, and the abundance of rain we've received this month

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Larry Weber talks about all the marvelous May happenings in nature

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Larry Weber is keenly observing the quick changes that nature makes through the month of May

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Larry Weber talks about the changes that can be observed in the outdoors with each passing day

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Warmer days are bringing out the critters, and recent rain is greening up the Northland

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Larry Weber discusses his eclipse experience and his observations coming back home

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Judy Gibbs discusses phenology and observing changes in nature

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Subbing for Larry Weber, Judy Gibbs chats about the melting snow and the noisy birds

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Larry Weber discusses the fickle month of March and the positive side of the unexpected snow fall

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Larry Weber talks about the waning days of a month that is taking a turn toward the cold and snowy

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Larry Weber discusses the recent record highs for the month of March, as well as the animals that are making their way north

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Larry Weber has a few suggestions about what to keep an eye out for in nature, and a reminder about setting our clocks

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Larry Weber discusses the shift into spring weather and the return of our winged friends.

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Larry Weber discusses the warm February weather and the critters that are coming out of hibernation

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In the midst of an odd Winter, Larry is finding the silver lining

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Larry Weber talks about Groundhog Day and other little critters in February.

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Larry Weber highlights the happenings of what has been an unseasonably warm week

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Even amid the arctic temperatures, many animals are thriving and going about business as usual

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Larry Weber has his eyes to the ground looking for animal tracks in the new snow

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Larry recaps December and talks about the more typical temps and trends on the way

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Larry Weber wraps up 2023 with one last peek outside

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Larry Weber talks about this year's Christmas Bird Count

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It's a warm December, and Larry Weber has the stats

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Larry Weber talks about the strange start to September, record temperatures, and more

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Larry Weber talks about the final stretch of August

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Larry Weber talks about the recent rain and everything else happening in the outside world

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Larry Weber talks about the beginning stages of a changing season

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Larry Weber talks about spiders, the beginning stages of migration, and all other things August

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Larry Weber talks about the natural world as July comes to a close

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Larry Weber talks about all things outdoors as July begins to wind down

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It's a mid-July phenology check-in with Larry Weber

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Larry Weber talks about all the outdoor happenings in the first week of July

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Larry Weber talks about June's final rush of rain and all the happenings leading into the month of July

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Larry Weber talks about the weather conditions and a month of growth

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Larry Weber talks about the natural world and the onset of summer

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Larry Weber talks about the need for rain and everything else happening in nature

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Larry Weber talks about the past week in the outdoors

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Larry Weber talks about migration, budding trees, and a vast array of wildflowers

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Larry Weber talks about greening trees, sunning turtles, and the first 80 degree day of the season

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Larry Weber talks about the precipitation, flowers and more

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Larry Weber talks about the past week from a new locale

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Larry Weber talks about the snowfall record, migrations, and the continued signs of spring

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Larry Weber talks about a week of rushing waters, warm weather, and birds flocking north

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Larry Weber talks about the variety of temperatures and sightings that April brings

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Larry Weber talks about the past week and what to expect in the coming days out in nature

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Larry Weber talks about the sights and sounds as March begins to wind down and Spring begins to turn the corner

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Larry Weber talks about the past week of outdoor happenings and shares a few signs of spring.

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Larry Weber talks about snow and some of the fauna that can be regularly sighted in the month of March

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Larry Weber talks about some of the signs of the still faraway spring

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Larry talks about the impact of drastic temperature changes

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Larry Weber welcomes February and all of its animal activity and whacky weather

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Larry Weber talks about the unique January that is unfolding

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Larry Weber talks about all the outdoor happenings of the past week

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Larry talks about the end of one calendar year and the beginning of a new one

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Larry Weber talks about the month of December and looks ahead to January and a new year

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Larry Weber talks about a seventy-year-old December record that might fall this year

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Larry Weber is snowbound... and still clocking all of the wonders of nature

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Larry Weber talks about the phenomena happening during the first quarter of December

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Larry Weber talks about the outdoor world as a new month begins

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Larry Weber talks about the dramatic shift in local scenery

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Larry Weber welcomes the coming of November

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Larry Weber talks about the month that was

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Larry Weber talks about the ever-changing seasons... and one that he made up

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Larry Weber skirts around the snow and talks about the wonders of autumn

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Larry Weber provides a recap of the first full week of October

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Larry Weber talks about the coming month of October

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Larry Weber talks about the arrival of a new season

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Larry Weber talks about migration in all its forms

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Larry Weber talks about all the things to do and see as September gets into full swing

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Larry Weber talks about the everchanging natural world as August gives way to September

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Larry Weber talks about the final days of August and the signs of a changing season

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Larry Weber talks about how the "Remarkable Days" of a waning summer

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Larry Weber catches us up on the ever-changing seasons

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Larry Weber talks about the sounds that begin to dwindle with the summer

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Larry Weber looks forward to Awesome August

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Larry Weber walks us through the silent days of a peaking summer

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Larry Weber talks about the natural changes occurring in mid-July.

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Larry Weber delivers the phenological report from the backyard

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Larry Weber helps us say goodbye to June and hello to the lively month of July